About Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a Drug Manufacturers - General company operating in the Healthcare sector.
GILD trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $170.68
- Market Cap
- $211.70B
- 52-Week High
- $175.65
- 52-Week Low
- $116.88
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Drug Manufacturers - General
$1,000 Invested in Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)
How much would $1,000 invested in GILD be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in GILD 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) in 2025 would be worth $1,477 as of November 2026, representing a +47.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GILD 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) in 2023 would be worth $2,390 as of November 2026, representing a +139.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GILD 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) in 2021 would be worth $3,014 as of November 2026, representing a +201.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GILD 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) in 2016 would be worth $3,272 as of November 2026, representing a +227.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GILD at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) at IPO would be worth $395,204 as of November 2026, representing a +39420.4% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 34+ years (417 months), Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) has averaged a monthly return of +2.05% with a median return of +1.14%. The stock had 229 positive months (55%) and 187 negative months (45%). The best month in GILD's history was February 2000 with a +63.4% return, while the worst was October 1994 at -27.7%. Historically, January tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.5%), and March the weakest (-0.9%).
GILD's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1995 with a cumulative return of +138.4%, and the worst was 1993 at -38.8%.
Annual Returns
Over 34 years of trading history, Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) has delivered an average annual return of +26.36% with a median return of +19.38%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +19.41%. The stock posted gains in 25 years (74%) and losses in 9 years (26%).
GILD's best year was 1995 with a +236.84% gain, while the worst was 1993 at -37.66%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 12, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. GILD achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 20 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +41.56% | $120.57 | $170.68 |
| 2025 | +36.59% | $88.27 | $120.57 |
| 2024 | +18.68% | $74.37 | $88.27 |
| 2023 | -1.99% | $75.89 | $74.37 |
| 2022 | +23.63% | $61.38 | $75.89 |
| 2021 | +29.95% | $47.23 | $61.38 |
| 2020 | -6.70% | $50.63 | $47.23 |
| 2019 | +7.88% | $46.93 | $50.63 |
| 2018 | -9.92% | $52.10 | $46.93 |
| 2017 | +2.96% | $50.60 | $52.10 |
| 2016 | -27.59% | $69.88 | $50.60 |
| 2015 | +8.63% | $64.33 | $69.88 |
| 2014 | +25.51% | $51.25 | $64.33 |
| 2013 | +104.49% | $25.06 | $51.25 |
| 2012 | +79.45% | $13.97 | $25.06 |
| 2011 | +12.94% | $12.37 | $13.97 |
| 2010 | -16.25% | $14.77 | $12.37 |
| 2009 | -15.39% | $17.45 | $14.77 |
| 2008 | +11.15% | $15.70 | $17.45 |
| 2007 | +41.72% | $11.08 | $15.70 |
| 2006 | +23.51% | $8.97 | $11.08 |
| 2005 | +50.24% | $5.97 | $8.97 |
| 2004 | +20.08% | $4.97 | $5.97 |
| 2003 | +71.41% | $2.90 | $4.97 |
| 2002 | +3.47% | $2.80 | $2.90 |
| 2001 | +58.48% | $1.77 | $2.80 |
| 2000 | +53.23% | $1.15 | $1.77 |
| 1999 | +31.81% | $0.88 | $1.15 |
| 1998 | +7.35% | $0.82 | $0.88 |
| 1997 | +53.00% | $0.53 | $0.82 |
| 1996 | -21.88% | $0.68 | $0.53 |
| 1995 | +236.84% | $0.20 | $0.68 |
| 1994 | -20.83% | $0.26 | $0.20 |
| 1993 | -37.66% | $0.41 | $0.26 |
Frequently Asked Questions: GILD
What sector is GILD in? ▼
GILD operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically in the Drug Manufacturers - General industry. This sector includes pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare providers.
How has GILD performed historically? ▼
Over 34 years of trading history, GILD has posted gains in 25 years (74% of the time). The best year was 1995 with a +236.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in GILD? ▼
You can invest in GILD through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold GILD.
Last updated: 11/1/2026